The Safety of Acrylic Nails in MRI Machines

What's an MRI?

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What are Acrylic Nails? They're fake nails placed over your natural ones to make them look longer and prettier!

The Big Question

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Magnet Alert!

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Metal in Acrylics?

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Safety First!

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Check with a Pro

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Taking Care

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Health comes first. Always follow the guidelines for a safe scan. Swipe Up